---
title: TextColumns.Item Method (Word)
keywords: vbawd10.chm158531584
f1_keywords:
- vbawd10.chm158531584
ms.prod: word
api_name:
- Word.TextColumns.Item
ms.assetid: b87bdd52-fd58-74a3-39d6-b0bd1da690c8
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# TextColumns.Item Method (Word)

Returns an individual  **TextColumn** object in a collection.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Item**( **_Index_** )

 _expression_ Required. A variable that represents a **[TextColumns](textcolumns-objectword.md)** collection.


### Parameters



|**Name**|**Required/Optional**|**Data Type**|**Description**|
|:-----|:-----|:-----|:-----|
| _Index_|Required| **Long**|The individual object to be returned. Can be a  **Long** indicating the ordinal position of the individual object.|

### Return Value

TextColumn


## See also


#### Concepts


[TextColumns Collection Object](textcolumns-objectword.md)

